Dump Truck Driver - Asphalt

We are currently seeking a Dump Truck Driver to join our asphalt crew in Northwest Arkansas. The Dump Truck Driver will play a key role in safely hauling asphalt and supporting daily paving operations. Asphalt hauling experience is a plus.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate a dump truck in support of the asphalt crew, ensuring all hauls of asphalt and related materials are transported safely and efficiently.
• Ensure load weight is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Perform and properly document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure they are in a safe and legal condition.
• Maintain accurate records of trip details, including mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance reports and hours worked.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, equipment operators, and other team members to coordinate material transport and delivery schedules in a direct and friendly manner.
• Always adhere to Emery Sapp & Sons safety policies and procedures.
• Perform basic maintenance on the truck when necessary.
• Extensive travel may be required.
• Accurately navigate a dump truck using instructions, maps or GPS, to a wide variety of locations both on road and off.
• Properly wear and safely use PPE.
• Properly record hours worked using an ELD in compliance with Hours of Service regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class B or A CDL
• Valid DOT Med Cert with Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating dump trucks preferred.
• Asphalt hauling or asphalt crew experience is a strong plus
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and best practices for materials.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic mechanical skills for minor truck maintenance.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to read, understand and navigate using paper and/or digital maps.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)